Grand Illusion Cinema

Yet another two films to blow your mind this weekend.

First up is a fresh-faced debut feature film (alliteration!) from writers/directors Ben Chace and Sam Fleischner boasting an interesting blend of reggae and New York indie music. The film features music and appearances from bands such as MGMT and Yeasayer, both of whom recently played awesome sets at this year’s Capitol Hill Block Party. Also appearing in the film as Sean Bones’ girlfriend is multiple Grammy winner Norah Jones.

While watching the trailer I got a bit of a young Cillian Murphy vibe from lead man Sean Bones. The film has a great look to it, filled with vibrant clean colors and lively Jamaican scenery. Come for this film, but stay for the late night.

Late night is the great night when we’re showing a classic 80s gem like “Amazon Women on the Moon.” Really a collection of sketches featuring reoccurring characters, this send up of TV clichés will have you laughing out loud. My personal favorites include David Alan Grier as the hilarious singing “black man without soul,” a funeral wake turned roast with real life roasting greats (look for Rip Taylor and his confetti), and Ed Begley Jr. as “the Son of the Invisible Man.”

‘Twill be a good weekend at the Grand Illusion. Showtimes for “Wah Do Dem” are at 7 and 9 pm Friday – Thursday and “Amazon Women on the Moon” at 11 pm Friday + Saturday.